The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

President Joseph E. Aoun spoke to student representatives at an SGA meeting Sept. 16.

Aoun takes hot seat at SGA meeting

Nadine El-Bawab, deputy campus editor September 25, 2019

Tensions ran high in a Student Government Association, or SGA, meeting Sept. 16 when President Joseph E. Aoun spoke to student representatives and took questions.  Questions ranged from improving on-campus housing to why it appears the university is spending more money on...

Ayanna Pressley held her first Equality Agenda Forum in October 2018.

Pressley talks social justice over ice cream

Addison Key, news correspondent September 25, 2019

The Somerville Democratic Committee held an ice cream social in Nathan Tufts Park Saturday, where Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) took the stage to call out racism, bigotry and injustice.  Before beginning her speech, Pressley highlighted the upcoming municipal elections while...

2019 Boston Freedom Rally-goers enjoy the annual event shortened to one day.

Post-legalization ‘Hempfest’ sparks confusion among cannabis fans

Ingrid Angulo, news correspondent September 25, 2019

Boston Common was filled with smoke and cannabis paraphernalia this past Saturday as pot enthusiasts and entrepreneurs celebrated the 30th annual Boston Freedom Rally, but there was still a lingering sense of uncertainty even after the state’s legalization of recreational marijuana...

Redshirt freshman Timothy Ennin heads a ball during a match against Charleston.

Men’s soccer wins double-overtime battle with BU

Finn Fielding, news correspondent September 25, 2019
Northeastern men’s soccer continued its winning ways Tuesday night as the Huskies beat Boston University, 1-0 in a double overtime thriller.
The LightView apartment feature kitchens with brand-new appliances.

LightView: ‘Not what was marketed’

Stella Westlake, news correspondent September 25, 2019
Now that they have settled in, students living in Northeastern’s latest housing construction, the 21-story LightView building on Columbus Avenue, are responding to their new environment with mixed reviews.
A 2020 Trump float passes through the parade route Aug. 31.

Political polarization at the center of “Straight Pride Parade”

Miska Salemann, news correspondent September 25, 2019

The controversial “Straight Pride Parade” drew roughly 200 participants to Boston Aug. 31. A majority of the attendees came to back Super Happy Fun America, or SHFA, a group that describes themselves as “advocates for the straight community.”  Many marchers decked...

The Huskies will need to really step up to make up for the loss of Primeau, shown here trapping a puck.

Roster preview: Men’s hockey is stacked on defense, but questionable in goal

Charlie Wolfson, news staff September 25, 2019
The Huskies were picked to finish fourth in Hockey East this year by the Hockey East Writers & Broadcasters Association. They will likely need to exceed that in order to make NCAAs. Here’s a breakdown of the roster that will decide the outcome.
Provost James Bean has been at Northeastern since 2015.

Provost Bean to step down at end of academic year

Nick Hirano, news staff September 24, 2019
Northeastern Provost James C. Bean will step down at the end of the 2020 academic year.

Review: ‘It: Chapter 2’: Killer clown, killer sequel

Christopher Kelly, news staff September 23, 2019

“It: Chapter 2” delivered a killer conclusion to the story of the Losers’ Club, seizing the spot for best Stephen King film adaptation. Director Andy Muschietti returned to tell the twisted tale of Pennywise and his merciless attack on the citizens of Derry, Maine. The...

Women’s soccer falls to Providence in overtime

Jordan Baron, sports editor September 22, 2019
In their fourth straight overtime game, the Huskies took a loss to Providence College by a score of 2-1. 
Freshman Liam Murphy strikes the ball during Saturdays match against Charleston.

Murphy sparks huge comeback win for men’s soccer

Mike Puzzanghera, editor-in-chief September 21, 2019
Going into the half down 2-0, the Huskies needed to put something together to turn the game on its heels. To say they did just that would be an understatement, as the resilient Huskies put four unanswered goals past Charleston Saturday in the second half to take the game by a score of 4-2.

Women’s volleyball shut out by visiting Syracuse

Jordan Baron, sports editor September 21, 2019
The Huskies were shut out by Syracuse University in three sets on Friday night.